What We Wore Wednesday (on a Thursday): Don't lose your sparkle. (also the post where I wear a nightgown to church)

This week, so far, we have donated three bags of clothes to a local thrift store that helps a local group home for differently abled adults. I've had some computer issues so I've been dealing with that, but I'm here today to post.

Since I was a kid, I've loved things that sparkle. This often led me to clash with my mother, and get some pretty harsh critiques. At a clothing swap the year Ella was one, I bought a green sequined tank top that my boss at the time told me looked like something a figure skater would wear. And you know what? It probably did. But you know what else? I loved that top. Ella did too.

Last weekend, Ella, Grandma Jean, and I went to the thrift store. I spotted something sparkly and my first thought was "Oh! I have to have it!" Picking it up off the hanger, I saw that it was a partly see-through nightgown (yikes). A couple thoughts ran through my mind

1) I guess this is supposed to be enticing to one's husband...it looks itchy

2) It's awfully see through

3) I bet it itches to wear

4) Did I mention I think it will itch?

I ended up buying it (for a whopping 50 cents), washing it, and wearing it with a tank top underneath and a sweater over it (because, hello, sequins and nylon thread= ITCHING)

Long story short: don't let anyone pigeonhole you into what you "need" to be wearing. If it's modest (and yes, I made that see through thing modest) and you are bringing glory to Christ, by all means, WEAR IT.

What I Wore:
Nightgown: (worn as top) Thrifted
Tank top: Old Navy
Cardigan: Old navy
Black Pants: Gap
Shoes: Marie brand

What Ella Wore:
Sparkly white/yellow top: The Children's Place, thrifted
Jeans: Wrangler brand, bought at Rose's/Maxway
Crazy Socks: Christmas gift
Shoes: Thrifted
Hat: Made by a friend
Owl flexi (worn as a hat clip): Lilla Rose

The Great Closet Cleanout and What We Wore Wednesday

So, it's absolutely no secret that I cannot.wait.to.move. from North Carolina.
Yes, I have learned a TON here. Yes, God used this place to save my marriage and my soul.

But, I truly do think it is time for us, as a family, to move on. For starters, I cannot wait to move closer to my Dad. Also, I never realized how much I missed REAL Mexican/Polish/ethnic foods. Oh, and then there's the fact that I swear, I am the ONLY Polish speaking person in this county. It's freaking me out a bit.

And...I'm 709 (I counted) miles away from Riley's little spot in the cemetery. And that just doesn't sit right with me.

It's also no secret that I am downsizing everything. The pantry, the kitchen, the furniture...my wardrobe. Ella's wardrobe.

Which brings us to THIS. The Great Closet Cleanout.

Over the next few weeks, months, whenever, Ella and I will be cleaning out our closets. Ella is shipping clothes to a little girl this Friday. I will donate to the local thrift stores as I go, unless I know of someone that is in need.

And the other part of this post is this:

As a (mostly) stay at home Mom, so much of the time, I am wearing yoga pants and a top or jeans and  a t-shirt or pajama pants (don't judge!)...

do you ever have that problem? (if you're reading this blog, I'm almost positive you do)

To keep myself accountable, I've decided to start posting a What We Wore Wednesday. Of course, I had to include Ella, because nobody puts together an outfit like Ella.

so, here is what we wore this Wednesday :)

What Ella wore:
Hat: gift! knitted by a friend
Shirt: Ink, Inc. (thrifted)
Sweater: Old Navy (thrifted!)
Denim Skirt: thrifted
Boots: (thrifted)

What I wore:
Lime green top: Tanja brand
White sweater: Loft
Blue jeans: Chico's brand
Flats: thrifted